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13 DSM

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl

Green Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

29,684 mi
Last recorded29,684 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl67,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration13 DSM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 29,684 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 29,060 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 28,610 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 27,083 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 25,428 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 23,821 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 22,709 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 20,525 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 20,525 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?

Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
2,023
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
35,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,801
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,463
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,767
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13 DSM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl in Green with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 67,886 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 13 DSM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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How do I check the history of 13 DSM?

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What year was 13 DSM registered?

13 DSM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 February 1999.

Is 13 DSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 13 DSM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 13 DSM have outstanding finance?

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